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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,011.70 and 454.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,011.70 and 454.61 is: 682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,011.70 = 454.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,011.70 = 454.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,011.70 × 454.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 459,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,928.94/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.47

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