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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.14, 999.36 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.14, 999.36 and 300.92 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.14 : 999.36 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.14/999.36 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.14x = 999.36 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.14x = 300,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,729.91/666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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