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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.02, 999.07 and 550.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.02, 999.07 and 550.15 is: 824.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.02 : 999.07 = 550.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.02/999.07 = 550.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.02x = 999.07 × 550.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.02x = 549,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,630.61/667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.01

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