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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.07, 999.10 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.07, 999.10 and 358.06 is: 537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.07 : 999.10 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.07/999.10 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.07x = 999.10 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.07x = 357,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,742.11/666.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.10

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