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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.04, 998.25 and 300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.04, 998.25 and 300.73 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.04 : 998.25 = 300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.04/998.25 = 300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.04x = 998.25 × 300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.04x = 300,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,203.72/666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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