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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 1,010.66 and 638.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673, 1,010.66 and 638.44 is: 958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 1,010.66 = 638.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/1,010.66 = 638.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 1,010.66 × 638.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 645,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,245.77/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.76

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