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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 1,024.80 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 1,024.80 and 375.36 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 1,024.80 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/1,024.80 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 1,024.80 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 384,668.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,668.93/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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