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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.73, 1,007.70 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.73, 1,007.70 and 226.95 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.73 : 1,007.70 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.73/1,007.70 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.73x = 1,007.70 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.73x = 228,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,692.48/671.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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