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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.22, 1,014.61 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.22, 1,014.61 and 367.68 is: 551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.22 : 1,014.61 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.22/1,014.61 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.22x = 1,014.61 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.22x = 373,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,050.89/676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.67

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