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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.04, 918.48 and 403.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.04, 918.48 and 403.96 is: 557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.04 : 918.48 = 403.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.04/918.48 = 403.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.04x = 918.48 × 403.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.04x = 371,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,029.18/666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.07

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