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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.27, 999.63 and 358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.27, 999.63 and 358.66 is: 537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.27 : 999.63 = 358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.27/999.63 = 358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.27x = 999.63 × 358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.27x = 358,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,527.30/667.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.30

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