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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680, 937.92 and 539.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680, 937.92 and 539.84 is: 744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680 : 937.92 = 539.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680/937.92 = 539.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680x = 937.92 × 539.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680x = 506,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,326.73/680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.60

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