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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.04, 1,016.15 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.04, 1,016.15 and 330.63 is: 496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.04 : 1,016.15 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.04/1,016.15 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.04x = 1,016.15 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.04x = 335,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,969.67/677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.23

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