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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.93, 1,519.16 and 667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.93, 1,519.16 and 667.44 is: 999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.93 : 1,519.16 = 667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.93/1,519.16 = 667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.93x = 1,519.16 × 667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.93x = 1,013,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,944.81/1,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.03

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