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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.03, 998.82 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.03, 998.82 and 203.61 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.03 : 998.82 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.03/998.82 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.03x = 998.82 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.03x = 203,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,369.74/666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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