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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.76, 920.04 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.76, 920.04 and 371.98 is: 513.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.76 : 920.04 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.76/920.04 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.76x = 920.04 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.76x = 342,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,236.48/666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.28

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