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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.91, 935.51 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.91, 935.51 and 383.25 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.91 : 935.51 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.91/935.51 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.91x = 935.51 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.91x = 358,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,532.29/677.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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