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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.44, 919.80 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.44, 919.80 and 430.68 is: 594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.44 : 919.80 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.44/919.80 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.44x = 919.80 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.44x = 396,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,139.46/666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.41

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