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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.08, 922.53 and 419.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.08, 922.53 and 419.83 is: 579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.08 : 922.53 = 419.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.08/922.53 = 419.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.08x = 922.53 × 419.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.08x = 387,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,301.16/668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.73

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