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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.50, 920.97 and 387.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.50, 920.97 and 387.75 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.50 : 920.97 = 387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.50/920.97 = 387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.50x = 920.97 × 387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.50x = 357,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,106.12/667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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