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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.21, 1,019.18 and 654.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.21, 1,019.18 and 654.93 is: 981.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.21 : 1,019.18 = 654.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.21/1,019.18 = 654.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.21x = 1,019.18 × 654.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.21x = 667,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,488.28/680.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.30

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