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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.26, 931.87 and 376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.26, 931.87 and 376.53 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.26 : 931.87 = 376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.26/931.87 = 376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.26x = 931.87 × 376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.26x = 350,877.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,877.01/675.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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