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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.54, 933.64 and 396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.54, 933.64 and 396.86 is: 547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.54 : 933.64 = 396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.54/933.64 = 396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.54x = 933.64 × 396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.54x = 370,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,524.37/676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.68

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