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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.16, 910.72 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.16, 910.72 and 384 is: 529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.16 : 910.72 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.16/910.72 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.16x = 910.72 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.16x = 349,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,716.48/660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.75

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