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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 1,006.66 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 1,006.66 and 362.85 is: 544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 1,006.66 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/1,006.66 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 1,006.66 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 365,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,266.58/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.36

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