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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.82, 923.06 and 406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.82, 923.06 and 406.92 is: 561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.82 : 923.06 = 406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.82/923.06 = 406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.82x = 923.06 × 406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.82x = 375,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,611.58/668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.60

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