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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667, 1,000.66 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667, 1,000.66 and 211 is: 316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667 : 1,000.66 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667/1,000.66 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667x = 1,000.66 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667x = 211,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,139.26/667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.55

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