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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 1,066.92 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 1,066.92 and 300.11 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 1,066.92 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/1,066.92 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 1,066.92 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 320,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,193.36/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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