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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.86, 934.04 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.86, 934.04 and 510 is: 704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.86 : 934.04 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.86/934.04 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.86x = 934.04 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.86x = 476,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,360.40/675.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.82

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