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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.51, 922.99 and 577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.51, 922.99 and 577.24 is: 795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.51 : 922.99 = 577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.51/922.99 = 577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.51x = 922.99 × 577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.51x = 532,783.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,783.00/669.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.78

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