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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.73, 922.85 and 370.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.73, 922.85 and 370.00 is: 510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.73 : 922.85 = 370.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.73/922.85 = 370.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.73x = 922.85 × 370.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.73x = 341,448.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,448.04/668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.59

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