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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.06, 1,021.66 and 315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.06, 1,021.66 and 315.95 is: 473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.06 : 1,021.66 = 315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.06/1,021.66 = 315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.06x = 1,021.66 × 315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.06x = 322,795.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,795.24/681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.96

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