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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.76, 1,005.44 and 345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.76, 1,005.44 and 345.28 is: 518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.76 : 1,005.44 = 345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.76/1,005.44 = 345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.76x = 1,005.44 × 345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.76x = 347,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,158.32/669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.33

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