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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.74, 922.87 and 373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.74, 922.87 and 373.99 is: 516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.74 : 922.87 = 373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.74/922.87 = 373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.74x = 922.87 × 373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.74x = 345,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,145.59/668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.11

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