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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 912 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 912 and 366.13 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 912 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/912 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 912 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 333,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,910.56/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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