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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.13, 1,011.76 and 658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.13, 1,011.76 and 658.78 is: 990.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.13 : 1,011.76 = 658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.13/1,011.76 = 658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.13x = 1,011.76 × 658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.13x = 666,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,523.08/673.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.18

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