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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.91, 921.70 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.91, 921.70 and 373.17 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.91 : 921.70 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.91/921.70 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.91x = 921.70 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.91x = 343,950.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,950.79/667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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