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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.12, 920.68 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.12, 920.68 and 387.44 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.12 : 920.68 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.12/920.68 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.12x = 920.68 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.12x = 356,708.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,708.26/667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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