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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 1,020.96 and 193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 1,020.96 and 193.70 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 1,020.96 = 193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/1,020.96 = 193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 1,020.96 × 193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 197,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,754.12/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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