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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.76, 933.82 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.76, 933.82 and 396.92 is: 547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.76 : 933.82 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.76/933.82 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.76x = 933.82 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.76x = 370,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,653.18/676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.69

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