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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 1,004.70 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 1,004.70 and 358 is: 535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 1,004.70 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/1,004.70 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 1,004.70 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 359,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,682.60/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.99

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