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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.05, 910.82 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.05, 910.82 and 423.99 is: 585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.05 : 910.82 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.05/910.82 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.05x = 910.82 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.05x = 386,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,176.45/660.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.07

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