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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.12, 1,003.59 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.12, 1,003.59 and 206.91 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.12 : 1,003.59 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.12/1,003.59 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.12x = 1,003.59 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.12x = 207,652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,652.81/669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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