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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.08, 998.92 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.08, 998.92 and 341.40 is: 512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.08 : 998.92 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.08/998.92 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.08x = 998.92 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.08x = 341,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,031.29/666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.00

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