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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.76, 1,995.56 and 680.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.76, 1,995.56 and 680.92 is: 1,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.76 : 1,995.56 = 680.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.76/1,995.56 = 680.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.76x = 1,995.56 × 680.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.76x = 1,358,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,816.72/1,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.85

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