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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 930.91 and 550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 930.91 and 550.18 is: 759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 930.91 = 550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/930.91 = 550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 930.91 × 550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 512,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,164.36/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.06

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