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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 921.78 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 921.78 and 373.26 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 921.78 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/921.78 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 921.78 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 344,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,063.60/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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