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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 930 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 930 and 398.08 is: 549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 930 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/930 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 930 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 370,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,214.40/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.08

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