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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.04, 1,001.38 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.04, 1,001.38 and 360.43 is: 539.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.04 : 1,001.38 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.04/1,001.38 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.04x = 1,001.38 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.04x = 360,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,927.39/669.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.47

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