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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.11, 1,003.79 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.11, 1,003.79 and 303.92 is: 455.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.11 : 1,003.79 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.11/1,003.79 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.11x = 1,003.79 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.11x = 305,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,073.61/669.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.94

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