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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.61, 1,022.27 and 583.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.61, 1,022.27 and 583.07 is: 875.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.61 : 1,022.27 = 583.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.61/1,022.27 = 583.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.61x = 1,022.27 × 583.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.61x = 596,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,054.61/680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.77

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