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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.97, 930.75 and 534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.97, 930.75 and 534.86 is: 737.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.97 : 930.75 = 534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.97/930.75 = 534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.97x = 930.75 × 534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.97x = 497,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,820.95/674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.55

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