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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.11, 998.04 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.11, 998.04 and 392.43 is: 587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.11 : 998.04 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.11/998.04 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.11x = 998.04 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.11x = 391,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,660.84/666.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.99

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