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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.02, 920.40 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.02, 920.40 and 372.24 is: 513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.02 : 920.40 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.02/920.40 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.02x = 920.40 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.02x = 342,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,609.70/667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.64

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