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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.63, 919.95 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.63, 919.95 and 386.88 is: 533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.63 : 919.95 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.63/919.95 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.63x = 919.95 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.63x = 355,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,910.26/666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.89

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