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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.24, 940.50 and 454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.24, 940.50 and 454.30 is: 627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.24 : 940.50 = 454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.24/940.50 = 454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.24x = 940.50 × 454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.24x = 427,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,266.80/681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.19

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