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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.06, 1,000.89 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.06, 1,000.89 and 320.18 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.06 : 1,000.89 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.06/1,000.89 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.06x = 1,000.89 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.06x = 320,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,459.96/667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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