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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 937.44 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 937.44 and 659.70 is: 908.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 937.44 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/937.44 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 937.44 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 618,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,429.17/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.44

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