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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.03, 1,004.66 and 451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.03, 1,004.66 and 451.06 is: 677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.03 : 1,004.66 = 451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.03/1,004.66 = 451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.03x = 1,004.66 × 451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.03x = 453,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,162.96/669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.34

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