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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.03, 1,007.92 and 455.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.03, 1,007.92 and 455.95 is: 682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.03 : 1,007.92 = 455.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.03/1,007.92 = 455.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.03x = 1,007.92 × 455.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.03x = 459,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,553.80/673.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.82

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