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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.03, 1,203.05 and 665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.03, 1,203.05 and 665.34 is: 998.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.03 : 1,203.05 = 665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.03/1,203.05 = 665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.03x = 1,203.05 × 665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.03x = 800,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,437.29/802.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.01

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