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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.78, 922.91 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.78, 922.91 and 370.04 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.78 : 922.91 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.78/922.91 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.78x = 922.91 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.78x = 341,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,511.77/668.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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