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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.02, 1,020.52 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.02, 1,020.52 and 263.93 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.02 : 1,020.52 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.02/1,020.52 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.02x = 1,020.52 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.02x = 269,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,345.84/680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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