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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.59, 922.68 and 373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.59, 922.68 and 373.93 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.59 : 922.68 = 373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.59/922.68 = 373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.59x = 922.68 × 373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.59x = 345,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,017.73/668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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