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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 911.73 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 911.73 and 366 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 911.73 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/911.73 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 911.73 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 333,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,693.18/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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