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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.11, 1,002.53 and 437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.11, 1,002.53 and 437.66 is: 655.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.11 : 1,002.53 = 437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.11/1,002.53 = 437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.11x = 1,002.53 × 437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.11x = 438,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,760.08/669.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.74

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