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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.08, 921.90 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.08, 921.90 and 373.29 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.08 : 921.90 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.08/921.90 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.08x = 921.90 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.08x = 344,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,137.08/668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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