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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.03, 1,003.07 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.03, 1,003.07 and 497.48 is: 744.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.03 : 1,003.07 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.03/1,003.07 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.03x = 1,003.07 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.03x = 499,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,003.49/670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.75

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