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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.08, 919.12 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.08, 919.12 and 404 is: 557.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.08 : 919.12 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.08/919.12 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.08x = 919.12 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.08x = 371,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,324.48/666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.48

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