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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 910.74 and 394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 910.74 and 394.41 is: 544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 910.74 = 394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/910.74 = 394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 910.74 × 394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 359,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,204.96/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.23

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