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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.16, 1,004.70 and 345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.16, 1,004.70 and 345.35 is: 517.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.16 : 1,004.70 = 345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.16/1,004.70 = 345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.16x = 1,004.70 × 345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.16x = 346,973.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,973.15/670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.75

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