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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.02, 1,003.41 and 658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.02, 1,003.41 and 658.14 is: 985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.02 : 1,003.41 = 658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.02/1,003.41 = 658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.02x = 1,003.41 × 658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.02x = 660,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,384.26/670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.62

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