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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.50, 921.02 and 387.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.50, 921.02 and 387.70 is: 534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.50 : 921.02 = 387.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.50/921.02 = 387.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.50x = 921.02 × 387.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.50x = 357,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,079.45/667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.95

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