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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.08, 919.18 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.08, 919.18 and 386.36 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.08 : 919.18 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.08/919.18 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.08x = 919.18 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.08x = 355,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,133.72/666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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