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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.02, 1,003.64 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.02, 1,003.64 and 230.22 is: 345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.02 : 1,003.64 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.02/1,003.64 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.02x = 1,003.64 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.02x = 231,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,056.85/669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.37

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