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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.02, 1,015.80 and 352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.02, 1,015.80 and 352.30 is: 528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.02 : 1,015.80 = 352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.02/1,015.80 = 352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.02x = 1,015.80 × 352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.02x = 357,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,866.34/677.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.59

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