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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 1,009.86 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 1,009.86 and 348.39 is: 522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 1,009.86 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/1,009.86 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 1,009.86 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 351,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,825.13/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.76

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