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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.94, 923.28 and 406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.94, 923.28 and 406.90 is: 561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.94 : 923.28 = 406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.94/923.28 = 406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.94x = 923.28 × 406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.94x = 375,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,682.63/668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.61

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