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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 1,019.34 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 1,019.34 and 402.90 is: 603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 1,019.34 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/1,019.34 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 1,019.34 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 410,692.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,692.09/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.28

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