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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.28, 939.81 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.28, 939.81 and 448 is: 618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.28 : 939.81 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.28/939.81 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.28x = 939.81 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.28x = 421,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,034.88/681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.01

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