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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.56, 998.04 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.56, 998.04 and 341.84 is: 511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.56 : 998.04 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.56/998.04 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.56x = 998.04 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.56x = 341,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,169.99/666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.84

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