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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,023.64 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,023.64 and 465.75 is: 699.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,023.64 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,023.64 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,023.64 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 476,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,759.17/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.04

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