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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668, 922.09 and 502.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668, 922.09 and 502.69 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 922.09 = 502.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/922.09 = 502.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 922.09 × 502.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 463,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,525.42/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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