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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.83, 932.69 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.83, 932.69 and 381.12 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.83 : 932.69 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.83/932.69 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.83x = 932.69 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.83x = 355,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,467.77/675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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