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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.01, 918.66 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.01, 918.66 and 403.75 is: 556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.01 : 918.66 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.01/918.66 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.01x = 918.66 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.01x = 370,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,908.98/666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.91

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