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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.77, 1,003.98 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.77, 1,003.98 and 323 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.77 : 1,003.98 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.77/1,003.98 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.77x = 1,003.98 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.77x = 324,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,285.54/669.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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