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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,008.90 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,008.90 and 348.48 is: 521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,008.90 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,008.90 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,008.90 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 351,581.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,581.47/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.70

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