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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 918.96 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 918.96 and 390.08 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 918.96 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/918.96 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 918.96 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 358,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,467.92/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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