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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 1,020.96 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 1,020.96 and 193.84 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 1,020.96 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/1,020.96 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 1,020.96 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 197,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,900.33/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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