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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.07, 1,003.61 and 236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.07, 1,003.61 and 236.26 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.07 : 1,003.61 = 236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.07/1,003.61 = 236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.07x = 1,003.61 × 236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.07x = 237,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,112.90/669.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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