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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.16, 998.88 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.16, 998.88 and 447.48 is: 669.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.16 : 998.88 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.16/998.88 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.16x = 998.88 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.16x = 446,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,978.82/667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.97

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