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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.77, 921.53 and 388.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.77, 921.53 and 388.06 is: 535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.77 : 921.53 = 388.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.77/921.53 = 388.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.77x = 921.53 × 388.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.77x = 357,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,608.93/667.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.53

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