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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.06, 999.70 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.06, 999.70 and 255.98 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.06 : 999.70 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.06/999.70 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.06x = 999.70 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.06x = 255,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,903.21/667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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