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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.29, 999.05 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.29, 999.05 and 203.94 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.29 : 999.05 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.29/999.05 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.29x = 999.05 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.29x = 203,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,745.24/666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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