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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.06, 999.12 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.06, 999.12 and 203.85 is: 305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.06 : 999.12 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.06/999.12 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.06x = 999.12 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.06x = 203,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,670.61/666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.78

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