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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 919.80 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 919.80 and 371.76 is: 513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 919.80 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/919.80 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 919.80 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 341,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,944.85/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.01

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