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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 1,026.14 and 299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 1,026.14 and 299.25 is: 448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 1,026.14 = 299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/1,026.14 = 299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 1,026.14 × 299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 307,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,070.90/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.93

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