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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.13, 997.79 and 617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.13, 997.79 and 617.90 is: 924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.13 : 997.79 = 617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.13/997.79 = 617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.13x = 997.79 × 617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.13x = 616,526.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,526.36/667.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.15

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