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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.15, 922 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.15, 922 and 388.37 is: 535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.15 : 922 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.15/922 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.15x = 922 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.15x = 358,077.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,077.14/668.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.92

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