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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.04, 921.86 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.04, 921.86 and 373.25 is: 515.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.04 : 921.86 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.04/921.86 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.04x = 921.86 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.04x = 344,084.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,084.25/668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.07

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