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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.02, 1,000.53 and 204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.02, 1,000.53 and 204.79 is: 307.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.02 : 1,000.53 = 204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.02/1,000.53 = 204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.02x = 1,000.53 × 204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.02x = 204,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,894.52/667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.18

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