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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.04, 1,020.12 and 474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.04, 1,020.12 and 474.69 is: 712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.04 : 1,020.12 = 474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.04/1,020.12 = 474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.04x = 1,020.12 × 474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.04x = 484,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,240.76/680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.08

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