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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.59, 922.52 and 402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.59, 922.52 and 402.98 is: 556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.59 : 922.52 = 402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.59/922.52 = 402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.59x = 922.52 × 402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.59x = 371,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,753.50/668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.03

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