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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.76, 931.52 and 454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.76, 931.52 and 454.87 is: 627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.76 : 931.52 = 454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.76/931.52 = 454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.76x = 931.52 × 454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.76x = 423,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,720.50/674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.96

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