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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.22, 1,000.83 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.22, 1,000.83 and 423.24 is: 634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.22 : 1,000.83 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.22/1,000.83 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.22x = 1,000.83 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.22x = 423,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,591.29/667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.86

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