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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 924.42 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 924.42 and 375.18 is: 517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 924.42 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/924.42 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 924.42 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 346,823.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,823.90/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.78

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