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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.76, 911.83 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.76, 911.83 and 380.97 is: 525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.76 : 911.83 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.76/911.83 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.76x = 911.83 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.76x = 347,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,381.20/660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.73

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