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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.61, 930.85 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.61, 930.85 and 394.80 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.61 : 930.85 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.61/930.85 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.61x = 930.85 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.61x = 367,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,499.58/674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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