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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.14, 922.08 and 388.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.14, 922.08 and 388.45 is: 536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.14 : 922.08 = 388.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.14/922.08 = 388.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.14x = 922.08 × 388.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.14x = 358,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,181.98/668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.09

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