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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.11, 1,003.80 and 236.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.11, 1,003.80 and 236.21 is: 354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.11 : 1,003.80 = 236.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.11/1,003.80 = 236.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.11x = 1,003.80 × 236.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.11x = 237,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,107.60/669.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.36

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