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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.76, 1,010.40 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.76, 1,010.40 and 308.48 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.76 : 1,010.40 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.76/1,010.40 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.76x = 1,010.40 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.76x = 311,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,688.19/673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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