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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 931 and 409.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 931 and 409.11 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 931 = 409.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/931 = 409.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 931 × 409.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 380,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,881.41/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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