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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.15, 999.24 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.15, 999.24 and 300.93 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.15 : 999.24 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.15/999.24 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.15x = 999.24 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.15x = 300,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,701.29/666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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