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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.55, 999.90 and 341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.55, 999.90 and 341.99 is: 513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.55 : 999.90 = 341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.55/999.90 = 341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.55x = 999.90 × 341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.55x = 341,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,955.80/666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.03

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