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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.28, 919.46 and 371.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.28, 919.46 and 371.53 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.28 : 919.46 = 371.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.28/919.46 = 371.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.28x = 919.46 × 371.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.28x = 341,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,600.52/666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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