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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 1,012.28 and 570.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 1,012.28 and 570.93 is: 856.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 1,012.28 = 570.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/1,012.28 = 570.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 1,012.28 × 570.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 577,938.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,938.17/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.55

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