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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.82, 1,025.70 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.82, 1,025.70 and 375.83 is: 563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.82 : 1,025.70 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.82/1,025.70 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.82x = 1,025.70 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.82x = 385,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,483.70/683.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.72

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