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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.74, 933.92 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.74, 933.92 and 396.91 is: 547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.74 : 933.92 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.74/933.92 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.74x = 933.92 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.74x = 370,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,682.19/676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.75

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