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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.76, 998.54 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.76, 998.54 and 544.32 is: 815.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.76 : 998.54 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.76/998.54 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.76x = 998.54 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.76x = 543,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,525.29/666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.17

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