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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.04, 1,003.70 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.04, 1,003.70 and 230.26 is: 345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.04 : 1,003.70 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.04/1,003.70 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.04x = 1,003.70 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.04x = 231,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,111.96/669.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.44

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