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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.19, 940.96 and 548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.19, 940.96 and 548.93 is: 758.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.19 : 940.96 = 548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.19/940.96 = 548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.19x = 940.96 × 548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.19x = 516,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,521.56/681.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.26

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