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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.81, 921.74 and 406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.81, 921.74 and 406.05 is: 560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.81 : 921.74 = 406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.81/921.74 = 406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.81x = 921.74 × 406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.81x = 374,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,272.53/667.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.45

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