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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.51, 932.19 and 380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.51, 932.19 and 380.78 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.51 : 932.19 = 380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.51/932.19 = 380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.51x = 932.19 × 380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.51x = 354,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,956.24/675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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