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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.82, 1,020.25 and 469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.82, 1,020.25 and 469.53 is: 703.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.82 : 1,020.25 = 469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.82/1,020.25 = 469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.82x = 1,020.25 × 469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.82x = 479,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,035.63/680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.62

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