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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.22, 999.43 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.22, 999.43 and 301.11 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.22 : 999.43 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.22/999.43 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.22x = 999.43 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.22x = 300,938.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,938.37/666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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