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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.08, 2,496.12 and 676.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.08, 2,496.12 and 676.91 is: 1,015.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.08 : 2,496.12 = 676.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.08/2,496.12 = 676.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.08x = 2,496.12 × 676.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.08x = 1,689,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,642.53/1,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.36

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