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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.53, 920.88 and 418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.53, 920.88 and 418.72 is: 577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.53 : 920.88 = 418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.53/920.88 = 418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.53x = 920.88 × 418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.53x = 385,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,590.87/667.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.64

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