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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.93, 1,008.18 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.93, 1,008.18 and 364 is: 546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.93 : 1,008.18 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.93/1,008.18 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.93x = 1,008.18 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.93x = 366,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,977.52/671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.15

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