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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 1,019.80 and 448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 1,019.80 and 448.93 is: 672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 1,019.80 = 448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/1,019.80 = 448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 1,019.80 × 448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 457,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,823.07/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.55

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