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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 998.30 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 998.30 and 435.08 is: 652.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 998.30 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/998.30 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 998.30 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 434,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,340.36/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.14

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