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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.62, 924.07 and 374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.62, 924.07 and 374.89 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.62 : 924.07 = 374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.62/924.07 = 374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.62x = 924.07 × 374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.62x = 346,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,424.60/669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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