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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.64, 940.68 and 386.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.64, 940.68 and 386.95 is: 534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.64 : 940.68 = 386.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.64/940.68 = 386.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.64x = 940.68 × 386.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.64x = 363,996.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,996.13/681.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.00

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