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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.15, 922.49 and 419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.15, 922.49 and 419.85 is: 579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.15 : 922.49 = 419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.15/922.49 = 419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.15x = 922.49 × 419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.15x = 387,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,306.90/668.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.67

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