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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.71, 922.82 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.71, 922.82 and 369.96 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.71 : 922.82 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.71/922.82 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.71x = 922.82 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.71x = 341,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,406.49/668.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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