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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.05, 1,006.44 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.05, 1,006.44 and 346.24 is: 519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.05 : 1,006.44 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.05/1,006.44 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.05x = 1,006.44 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.05x = 348,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,469.79/671.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.29

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