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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.18, 1,000.68 and 482.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.18, 1,000.68 and 482.97 is: 724.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.18 : 1,000.68 = 482.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.18/1,000.68 = 482.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.18x = 1,000.68 × 482.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.18x = 483,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,291.00/667.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.38

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