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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.00, 1,020.59 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.00, 1,020.59 and 355.59 is: 533.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.00 : 1,020.59 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.00/1,020.59 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.00x = 1,020.59 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.00x = 362,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,909.82/680.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.69

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