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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 1,006.92 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 1,006.92 and 346.96 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 1,006.92 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/1,006.92 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 1,006.92 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 349,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,360.96/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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