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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.04, 1,023.19 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.04, 1,023.19 and 195.09 is: 292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.04 : 1,023.19 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.04/1,023.19 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.04x = 1,023.19 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.04x = 199,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,614.14/682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.67

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