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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.81, 934.02 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.81, 934.02 and 373.97 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.81 : 934.02 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.81/934.02 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.81x = 934.02 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.81x = 349,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,295.46/676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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