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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.73, 922.94 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.73, 922.94 and 403.18 is: 556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.73 : 922.94 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.73/922.94 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.73x = 922.94 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.73x = 372,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,110.95/668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.44

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