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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.81, 924.15 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.81, 924.15 and 407.64 is: 562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.81 : 924.15 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.81/924.15 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.81x = 924.15 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.81x = 376,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,715.89/669.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.43

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