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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.04, 1,021.02 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.04, 1,021.02 and 295.56 is: 443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.04 : 1,021.02 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.04/1,021.02 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.04x = 1,021.02 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.04x = 301,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,772.67/680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.76

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