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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.81, 924.39 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.81, 924.39 and 371.08 is: 512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.81 : 924.39 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.81/924.39 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.81x = 924.39 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.81x = 343,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,022.64/669.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.12

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