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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.74, 932.84 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.74, 932.84 and 395.88 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.74 : 932.84 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.74/932.84 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.74x = 932.84 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.74x = 369,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,290.72/675.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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