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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.26, 1,024.90 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.26, 1,024.90 and 318 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.26 : 1,024.90 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.26/1,024.90 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.26x = 1,024.90 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.26x = 325,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,918.20/683.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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