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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 1,021.45 and 646.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 1,021.45 and 646.83 is: 971.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 1,021.45 = 646.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/1,021.45 = 646.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 1,021.45 × 646.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 660,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,704.63/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.23

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