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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.21, 1,022.04 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.21, 1,022.04 and 315.99 is: 474.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.21 : 1,022.04 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.21/1,022.04 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.21x = 1,022.04 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.21x = 322,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,954.42/681.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.09

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