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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674, 1,011.42 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674, 1,011.42 and 289.25 is: 434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674 : 1,011.42 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674/1,011.42 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674x = 1,011.42 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674x = 292,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,553.24/674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.06

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