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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.44, 924.12 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.44, 924.12 and 404 is: 557.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.44 : 924.12 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.44/924.12 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.44x = 924.12 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.44x = 373,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,344.48/669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.70

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