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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.07, 998.67 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.07, 998.67 and 275.97 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.07 : 998.67 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.07/998.67 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.07x = 998.67 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.07x = 275,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,602.96/666.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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