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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.81, 922.61 and 447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.81, 922.61 and 447.82 is: 617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.81 : 922.61 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.81/922.61 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.81x = 922.61 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.81x = 413,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,162.02/668.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.75

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