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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.50, 921.15 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.50, 921.15 and 368.75 is: 508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.50 : 921.15 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.50/921.15 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.50x = 921.15 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.50x = 339,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,669.46/667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.87

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