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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.28, 922.18 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.28, 922.18 and 373.56 is: 515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.28 : 922.18 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.28/922.18 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.28x = 922.18 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.28x = 344,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,489.56/668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.49

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