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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 1,020.90 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 1,020.90 and 355.92 is: 533.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 1,020.90 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/1,020.90 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 1,020.90 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 363,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,356.95/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.78

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