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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.83, 921.63 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.83, 921.63 and 373.09 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.83 : 921.63 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.83/921.63 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.83x = 921.63 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.83x = 343,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,850.94/667.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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