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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667, 920.46 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667, 920.46 and 372.30 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667 : 920.46 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667/920.46 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667x = 920.46 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667x = 342,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,687.26/667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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