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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.32, 1,002.90 and 476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.32, 1,002.90 and 476 is: 713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.32 : 1,002.90 = 476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.32/1,002.90 = 476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.32x = 1,002.90 × 476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.32x = 477,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,380.40/669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.23

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