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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.08, 997.44 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.08, 997.44 and 376.88 is: 564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.08 : 997.44 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.08/997.44 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.08x = 997.44 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.08x = 375,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,915.19/666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.37

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