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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 920.00 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 920.00 and 371.98 is: 513.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 920.00 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/920.00 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 920.00 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 342,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,216.41/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.28

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