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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.41, 1,013 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.41, 1,013 and 346.53 is: 518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.41 : 1,013 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.41/1,013 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.41x = 1,013 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.41x = 351,034.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,034.89/676.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.97

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