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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.75, 1,022.63 and 647.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.75, 1,022.63 and 647.15 is: 970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.75 : 1,022.63 = 647.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.75/1,022.63 = 647.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.75x = 1,022.63 × 647.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.75x = 661,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,786.66/681.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.72

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