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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.31, 922.44 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.31, 922.44 and 406.55 is: 561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.31 : 922.44 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.31/922.44 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.31x = 922.44 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.31x = 375,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,013.37/668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.14

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