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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.11, 1,019.91 and 289.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.11, 1,019.91 and 289.91 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.11 : 1,019.91 = 289.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.11/1,019.91 = 289.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.11x = 1,019.91 × 289.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.11x = 295,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,682.11/680.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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