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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.04, 1,004.74 and 475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.04, 1,004.74 and 475.25 is: 711.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.04 : 1,004.74 = 475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.04/1,004.74 = 475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.04x = 1,004.74 × 475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.04x = 477,496.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,496.47/671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.58

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