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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.82, 1,009.74 and 365.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.82, 1,009.74 and 365.84 is: 548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.82 : 1,009.74 = 365.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.82/1,009.74 = 365.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.82x = 1,009.74 × 365.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.82x = 369,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,403.28/673.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.22

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