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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.07, 1,000.46 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.07, 1,000.46 and 180 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.07 : 1,000.46 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.07/1,000.46 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.07x = 1,000.46 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.07x = 180,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,082.80/667.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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