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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.07, 932.68 and 396.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.07, 932.68 and 396.31 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.07 : 932.68 = 396.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.07/932.68 = 396.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.07x = 932.68 × 396.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.07x = 369,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,627.09/676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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