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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.62, 919.93 and 367.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.62, 919.93 and 367.87 is: 507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.62 : 919.93 = 367.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.62/919.93 = 367.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.62x = 919.93 × 367.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.62x = 338,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,417.85/666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.66

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