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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 998.94 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 998.94 and 203.92 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 998.94 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/998.94 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 998.94 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 203,703.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,703.84/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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