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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.76, 920.16 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.76, 920.16 and 387.04 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.76 : 920.16 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.76/920.16 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.76x = 920.16 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.76x = 356,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,138.73/666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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