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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.73, 1,015.68 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.73, 1,015.68 and 444.96 is: 667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.73 : 1,015.68 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.73/1,015.68 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.73x = 1,015.68 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.73x = 451,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,936.97/676.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.83

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