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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.03, 1,000.42 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.03, 1,000.42 and 301.75 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.03 : 1,000.42 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.03/1,000.42 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.03x = 1,000.42 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.03x = 301,876.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,876.74/667.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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