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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.59, 921.47 and 387.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.59, 921.47 and 387.95 is: 535.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.59 : 921.47 = 387.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.59/921.47 = 387.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.59x = 921.47 × 387.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.59x = 357,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,477.74/667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.47

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