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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.97, 923.43 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.97, 923.43 and 447.84 is: 618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.97 : 923.43 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.97/923.43 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.97x = 923.43 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.97x = 413,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,550.57/668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.19

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