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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.06, 1,020.41 and 406.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.06, 1,020.41 and 406.69 is: 610.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.06 : 1,020.41 = 406.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.06/1,020.41 = 406.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.06x = 1,020.41 × 406.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.06x = 414,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,990.54/680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.23

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