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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.06, 999.51 and 505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.06, 999.51 and 505.06 is: 756.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.06 : 999.51 = 505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.06/999.51 = 505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.06x = 999.51 × 505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.06x = 504,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,812.52/667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.77

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