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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.77, 922.95 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.77, 922.95 and 374.03 is: 516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.77 : 922.95 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.77/922.95 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.77x = 922.95 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.77x = 345,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,210.99/668.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.19

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