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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.97, 923.27 and 406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.97, 923.27 and 406.94 is: 561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.97 : 923.27 = 406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.97/923.27 = 406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.97x = 923.27 × 406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.97x = 375,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,708.84/668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.62

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