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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.92, 1,005.90 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.92, 1,005.90 and 324.44 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.92 : 1,005.90 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.92/1,005.90 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.92x = 1,005.90 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.92x = 326,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,354.20/670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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