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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.06, 998.98 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.06, 998.98 and 300.76 is: 451.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.06 : 998.98 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.06/998.98 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.06x = 998.98 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.06x = 300,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,452.97/666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.09

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