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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.24, 920.80 and 387.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.24, 920.80 and 387.49 is: 534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.24 : 920.80 = 387.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.24/920.80 = 387.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.24x = 920.80 × 387.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.24x = 356,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,800.79/667.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.74

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