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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.52, 921.06 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.52, 921.06 and 387.80 is: 535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.52 : 921.06 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.52/921.06 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.52x = 921.06 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.52x = 357,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,182.46/667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.09

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