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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.56, 921.24 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.56, 921.24 and 405.48 is: 559.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.56 : 921.24 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.56/921.24 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.56x = 921.24 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.56x = 373,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,544.40/667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.57

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