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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.08, 1,000.40 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.08, 1,000.40 and 204.80 is: 307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.08 : 1,000.40 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.08/1,000.40 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.08x = 1,000.40 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.08x = 204,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,875.89/667.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.12

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