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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374, 2,060.94 and 680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374, 2,060.94 and 680.40 is: 1,020.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374 : 2,060.94 = 680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374/2,060.94 = 680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374x = 2,060.94 × 680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374x = 1,402,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,263.58/1,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.57

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