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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.03, 1,012.13 and 530.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.03, 1,012.13 and 530.93 is: 797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.03 : 1,012.13 = 530.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.03/1,012.13 = 530.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.03x = 1,012.13 × 530.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.03x = 537,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,370.18/674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.25

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