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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.71, 930.85 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.71, 930.85 and 425.94 is: 587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.71 : 930.85 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.71/930.85 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.71x = 930.85 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.71x = 396,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,486.25/674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.64

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