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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674, 1,011.04 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674, 1,011.04 and 263.04 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674 : 1,011.04 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674/1,011.04 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674x = 1,011.04 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674x = 265,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,943.96/674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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