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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668, 922.20 and 447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668, 922.20 and 447.26 is: 617.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 922.20 = 447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/922.20 = 447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 922.20 × 447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 412,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,463.17/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.46

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