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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.72, 922.98 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.72, 922.98 and 447.76 is: 618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.72 : 922.98 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.72/922.98 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.72x = 922.98 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.72x = 413,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,273.52/668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.01

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