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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.61, 921.35 and 368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.61, 921.35 and 368.87 is: 509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.61 : 921.35 = 368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.61/921.35 = 368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.61x = 921.35 × 368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.61x = 339,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,854.95/667.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.06

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