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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.06, 1,024.47 and 568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.06, 1,024.47 and 568.24 is: 852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.06 : 1,024.47 = 568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.06/1,024.47 = 568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.06x = 1,024.47 × 568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.06x = 582,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,144.83/683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.26

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