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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.23, 922.09 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.23, 922.09 and 373.47 is: 515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.23 : 922.09 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.23/922.09 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.23x = 922.09 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.23x = 344,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,372.95/668.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.35

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