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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 936.98 and 561.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 936.98 and 561.64 is: 773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 936.98 = 561.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/936.98 = 561.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 936.98 × 561.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 526,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,245.45/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.71

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