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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.13, 1,021.21 and 667.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.13, 1,021.21 and 667.81 is: 1,002.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.13 : 1,021.21 = 667.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.13/1,021.21 = 667.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.13x = 1,021.21 × 667.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.13x = 681,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,973.86/680.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.71

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