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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.81, 1,003.12 and 322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.81, 1,003.12 and 322.03 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.81 : 1,003.12 = 322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.81/1,003.12 = 322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.81x = 1,003.12 × 322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.81x = 323,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,030.45/669.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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