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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.26, 922.08 and 406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.26, 922.08 and 406.18 is: 560.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.26 : 922.08 = 406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.26/922.08 = 406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.26x = 922.08 × 406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.26x = 374,530.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,530.45/668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.46

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