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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.92, 1,007.40 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.92, 1,007.40 and 325.44 is: 487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.92 : 1,007.40 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.92/1,007.40 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.92x = 1,007.40 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.92x = 327,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,848.26/671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.93

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