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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 1,003.08 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 1,003.08 and 303.78 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 1,003.08 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/1,003.08 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 1,003.08 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 304,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,715.64/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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