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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.21, 1,003.11 and 360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.21, 1,003.11 and 360.98 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.21 : 1,003.11 = 360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.21/1,003.11 = 360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.21x = 1,003.11 × 360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.21x = 362,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,102.65/669.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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