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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 922.86 and 406.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 922.86 and 406.97 is: 561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 922.86 = 406.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/922.86 = 406.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 922.86 × 406.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 375,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,576.33/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.48

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