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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.53, 1,013.72 and 652.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.53, 1,013.72 and 652.77 is: 978.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.53 : 1,013.72 = 652.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.53/1,013.72 = 652.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.53x = 1,013.72 × 652.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.53x = 661,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,722.74/676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.11

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