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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.02, 1,019.82 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.02, 1,019.82 and 247.07 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.02 : 1,019.82 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.02/1,019.82 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.02x = 1,019.82 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.02x = 251,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,966.93/680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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