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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.63, 932.28 and 395.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.63, 932.28 and 395.81 is: 546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.63 : 932.28 = 395.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.63/932.28 = 395.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.63x = 932.28 × 395.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.63x = 369,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,001.09/675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.16

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