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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.82, 922.84 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.82, 922.84 and 374.08 is: 516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.82 : 922.84 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.82/922.84 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.82x = 922.84 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.82x = 345,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,215.99/668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.16

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