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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.59, 921.30 and 372.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.59, 921.30 and 372.93 is: 514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.59 : 921.30 = 372.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.59/921.30 = 372.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.59x = 921.30 × 372.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.59x = 343,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,580.41/667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.66

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