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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 931.03 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 931.03 and 379.96 is: 524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 931.03 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/931.03 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 931.03 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 353,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,750.88/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.29

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