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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.92, 999.03 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.92, 999.03 and 203.76 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.92 : 999.03 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.92/999.03 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.92x = 999.03 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.92x = 203,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,561.33/665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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