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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.58, 937.73 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.58, 937.73 and 384.84 is: 531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.58 : 937.73 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.58/937.73 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.58x = 937.73 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.58x = 360,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,876.01/679.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.03

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