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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.08, 941.36 and 507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.08, 941.36 and 507.92 is: 701.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.08 : 941.36 = 507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.08/941.36 = 507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.08x = 941.36 × 507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.08x = 478,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,135.57/682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.00

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