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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683, 1,024.68 and 341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683, 1,024.68 and 341 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683 : 1,024.68 = 341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683/1,024.68 = 341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683x = 1,024.68 × 341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683x = 349,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,415.88/683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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