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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.41, 1,003.64 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.41, 1,003.64 and 344.60 is: 516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.41 : 1,003.64 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.41/1,003.64 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.41x = 1,003.64 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.41x = 345,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,847.60/669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.65

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