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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.27, 940.93 and 449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.27, 940.93 and 449.35 is: 619.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.27 : 940.93 = 449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.27/940.93 = 449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.27x = 940.93 × 449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.27x = 422,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,806.90/682.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.71

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