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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.08, 922.16 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.08, 922.16 and 471.04 is: 650.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.08 : 922.16 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.08/922.16 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.08x = 922.16 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.08x = 434,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,374.25/668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.18

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