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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 922.99 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 922.99 and 374.13 is: 516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 922.99 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/922.99 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 922.99 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 345,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,318.25/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.24

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