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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 1,011.06 and 520.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 1,011.06 and 520.18 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 1,011.06 = 520.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/1,011.06 = 520.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 1,011.06 × 520.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 525,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,933.19/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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