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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 998.04 and 535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 998.04 and 535.92 is: 802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 998.04 = 535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/998.04 = 535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 998.04 × 535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 534,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,869.60/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.46

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