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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.95, 921.83 and 405.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.95, 921.83 and 405.87 is: 560.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.95 : 921.83 = 405.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.95/921.83 = 405.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.95x = 921.83 × 405.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.95x = 374,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,141.11/667.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.13

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