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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.18, 1,016.19 and 330.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.18, 1,016.19 and 330.91 is: 496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.18 : 1,016.19 = 330.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.18/1,016.19 = 330.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.18x = 1,016.19 × 330.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.18x = 336,264.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,264.89/677.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.56

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