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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.23, 918.04 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.23, 918.04 and 515.94 is: 710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.23 : 918.04 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.23/918.04 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.23x = 918.04 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.23x = 473,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,653.56/666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.95

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