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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.03, 1,024.41 and 195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.03, 1,024.41 and 195.97 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.03 : 1,024.41 = 195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.03/1,024.41 = 195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.03x = 1,024.41 × 195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.03x = 200,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,753.72/683.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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