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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.68, 922.76 and 373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.68, 922.76 and 373.94 is: 516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.68 : 922.76 = 373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.68/922.76 = 373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.68x = 922.76 × 373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.68x = 345,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,056.87/668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.03

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