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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.55, 919.79 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.55, 919.79 and 371.76 is: 513.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.55 : 919.79 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.55/919.79 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.55x = 919.79 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.55x = 341,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,941.13/666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.00

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