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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.97, 919.96 and 611.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.97, 919.96 and 611.89 is: 843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.97 : 919.96 = 611.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.97/919.96 = 611.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.97x = 919.96 × 611.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.97x = 562,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,911.26/666.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.98

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