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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.04, 1,019.64 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.04, 1,019.64 and 371.46 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.04 : 1,019.64 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.04/1,019.64 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.04x = 1,019.64 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.04x = 378,755.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,755.47/680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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