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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 912.02 and 381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 912.02 and 381.14 is: 525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 912.02 = 381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/912.02 = 381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 912.02 × 381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 347,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,607.30/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.94

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