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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.19, 1,003.78 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.19, 1,003.78 and 206.85 is: 310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.19 : 1,003.78 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.19/1,003.78 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.19x = 1,003.78 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.19x = 207,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,626.87/669.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.27

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