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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.88, 922.95 and 406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.88, 922.95 and 406.98 is: 561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.88 : 922.95 = 406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.88/922.95 = 406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.88x = 922.95 × 406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.88x = 375,622.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,622.19/668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.57

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