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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.91, 1,021.21 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.91, 1,021.21 and 193.84 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.91 : 1,021.21 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.91/1,021.21 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.91x = 1,021.21 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.91x = 197,951.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,951.35/680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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