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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.18, 937.70 and 569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.18, 937.70 and 569.48 is: 785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.18 : 937.70 = 569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.18/937.70 = 569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.18x = 937.70 × 569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.18x = 534,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,001.40/680.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.09

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