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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 1,009.08 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 1,009.08 and 364.64 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 1,009.08 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/1,009.08 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 1,009.08 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 367,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,945.89/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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