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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 910.58 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 910.58 and 424.12 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 910.58 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/910.58 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 910.58 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 386,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,195.19/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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