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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.22, 1,005.46 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.22, 1,005.46 and 323.79 is: 485.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.22 : 1,005.46 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.22/1,005.46 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.22x = 1,005.46 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.22x = 325,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,558.97/670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.75

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