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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.77, 921.40 and 388.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.77, 921.40 and 388.05 is: 535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.77 : 921.40 = 388.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.77/921.40 = 388.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.77x = 921.40 × 388.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.77x = 357,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,549.27/667.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.44

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