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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 998.11 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 998.11 and 340.70 is: 510.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 998.11 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/998.11 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 998.11 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 340,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,054.37/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.58

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