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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.86, 924.46 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.86, 924.46 and 375.12 is: 517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.86 : 924.46 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.86/924.46 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.86x = 924.46 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.86x = 346,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,783.44/669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.70

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