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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.16, 910 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.16, 910 and 519.96 is: 716.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.16 : 910 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.16/910 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.16x = 910 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.16x = 473,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,163.60/660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.74

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