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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 1,020.90 and 519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 1,020.90 and 519.56 is: 779.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 1,020.90 = 519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/1,020.90 = 519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 1,020.90 × 519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 530,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,418.80/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.89

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