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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.91, 1,004.97 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.91, 1,004.97 and 207.76 is: 311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.91 : 1,004.97 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.91/1,004.97 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.91x = 1,004.97 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.91x = 208,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,792.57/669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.67

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