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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.04, 998 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.04, 998 and 423.44 is: 633.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.04 : 998 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.04/998 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.04x = 998 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.04x = 422,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,593.12/667.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.53

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