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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.94, 921.33 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.94, 921.33 and 432.18 is: 596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.94 : 921.33 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.94/921.33 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.94x = 921.33 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.94x = 398,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,180.40/667.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.14

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