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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.22, 1,001.74 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.22, 1,001.74 and 436.66 is: 655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.22 : 1,001.74 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.22/1,001.74 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.22x = 1,001.74 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.22x = 437,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,419.79/667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.59

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