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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.07, 1,000.17 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.07, 1,000.17 and 276.97 is: 415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.07 : 1,000.17 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.07/1,000.17 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.07x = 1,000.17 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.07x = 277,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,017.08/667.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.27

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