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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.07, 939.85 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.07, 939.85 and 386.28 is: 533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.07 : 939.85 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.07/939.85 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.07x = 939.85 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.07x = 363,045.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,045.26/681.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.05

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