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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.00, 922.14 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.00, 922.14 and 388.18 is: 535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.00 : 922.14 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.00/922.14 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.00x = 922.14 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.00x = 357,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,953.36/668.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.86

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