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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 1,018.68 and 611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 1,018.68 and 611.76 is: 916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 1,018.68 = 611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/1,018.68 = 611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 1,018.68 × 611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 623,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,187.68/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.08

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