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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.53, 919.91 and 404.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.53, 919.91 and 404.67 is: 558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.53 : 919.91 = 404.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.53/919.91 = 404.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.53x = 919.91 × 404.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.53x = 372,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,260.99/666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.51

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