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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.21, 922.19 and 388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.21, 922.19 and 388.42 is: 536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.21 : 922.19 = 388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.21/922.19 = 388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.21x = 922.19 × 388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.21x = 358,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,195.71/668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.06

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