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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.33, 999.16 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.33, 999.16 and 300.81 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.33 : 999.16 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.33/999.16 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.33x = 999.16 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.33x = 300,557.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,557.32/666.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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