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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 930.71 and 425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 930.71 and 425.97 is: 587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 930.71 = 425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/930.71 = 425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 930.71 × 425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 396,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,455.60/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.93

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