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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.53, 922.52 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.53, 922.52 and 402.92 is: 555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.53 : 922.52 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.53/922.52 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.53x = 922.52 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.53x = 371,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,696.64/668.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.99

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