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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.67, 911.75 and 380.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.67, 911.75 and 380.95 is: 525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.67 : 911.75 = 380.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.67/911.75 = 380.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.67x = 911.75 × 380.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.67x = 347,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,329.84/660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.73

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