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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.14, 1,018.99 and 632.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.14, 1,018.99 and 632.75 is: 947.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.14 : 1,018.99 = 632.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.14/1,018.99 = 632.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.14x = 1,018.99 × 632.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.14x = 644,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,765.92/680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.99

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