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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.29, 1,003.77 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.29, 1,003.77 and 376.91 is: 565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.29 : 1,003.77 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.29/1,003.77 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.29x = 1,003.77 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.29x = 378,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,333.46/669.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.28

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