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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.93, 1,022.94 and 635.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.93, 1,022.94 and 635.61 is: 953.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.93 : 1,022.94 = 635.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.93/1,022.94 = 635.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.93x = 1,022.94 × 635.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.93x = 650,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,190.89/681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.46

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