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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.02, 1,024.33 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.02, 1,024.33 and 195.91 is: 293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.02 : 1,024.33 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.02/1,024.33 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.02x = 1,024.33 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.02x = 200,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,676.49/683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.81

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