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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.43, 968.43 and 668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.43, 968.43 and 668.80 is: 920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.43 : 968.43 = 668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.43/968.43 = 668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.43x = 968.43 × 668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.43x = 647,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,685.98/703.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.75

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