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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.91, 1,014.68 and 613.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.91, 1,014.68 and 613.97 is: 918.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.91 : 1,014.68 = 613.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.91/1,014.68 = 613.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.91x = 1,014.68 × 613.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.91x = 622,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,978.47/677.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.97

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