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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.92, 918.95 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.92, 918.95 and 367.16 is: 506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.92 : 918.95 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.92/918.95 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.92x = 918.95 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.92x = 337,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,401.68/665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.67

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