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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.20, 922 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.20, 922 and 373.44 is: 515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.20 : 922 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.20/922 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.20x = 922 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.20x = 344,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,311.68/668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.28

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