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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.61, 930.99 and 379.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.61, 930.99 and 379.87 is: 524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.61 : 930.99 = 379.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.61/930.99 = 379.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.61x = 930.99 × 379.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.61x = 353,655.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,655.17/674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.24

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