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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.06, 1,010.40 and 400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.06, 1,010.40 and 400.90 is: 601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.06 : 1,010.40 = 400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.06/1,010.40 = 400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.06x = 1,010.40 × 400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.06x = 405,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,069.36/673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.83

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