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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.04, 999.06 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.04, 999.06 and 377.32 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.04 : 999.06 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.04/999.06 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.04x = 999.06 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.04x = 376,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,965.32/666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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