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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.82, 924.44 and 407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.82, 924.44 and 407.92 is: 562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.82 : 924.44 = 407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.82/924.44 = 407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.82x = 924.44 × 407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.82x = 377,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,097.56/669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.98

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