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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.07, 1,026.10 and 318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.07, 1,026.10 and 318.65 is: 477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.07 : 1,026.10 = 318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.07/1,026.10 = 318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.07x = 1,026.10 × 318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.07x = 326,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,965.17/684.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.97

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