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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.65, 922.72 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.65, 922.72 and 373.92 is: 516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.65 : 922.72 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.65/922.72 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.65x = 922.72 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.65x = 345,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,023.46/668.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.00

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