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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.04, 1,008.12 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.04, 1,008.12 and 306.76 is: 460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.04 : 1,008.12 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.04/1,008.12 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.04x = 1,008.12 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.04x = 309,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,250.89/672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.17

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