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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.04, 1,007.94 and 476.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.04, 1,007.94 and 476.41 is: 714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.04 : 1,007.94 = 476.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.04/1,007.94 = 476.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.04x = 1,007.94 × 476.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.04x = 480,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,192.70/672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.53

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