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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677, 1,016.04 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677, 1,016.04 and 352.46 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677 : 1,016.04 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677/1,016.04 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677x = 1,016.04 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677x = 358,113.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,113.46/677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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