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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.02, 922.08 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.02, 922.08 and 402.52 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.02 : 922.08 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.02/922.08 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.02x = 922.08 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.02x = 371,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,155.64/668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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