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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 943.94 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 943.94 and 373.52 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 943.94 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/943.94 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 943.94 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 352,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,580.47/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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