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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.28, 999.12 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.28, 999.12 and 482.96 is: 723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.28 : 999.12 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.28/999.12 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.28x = 999.12 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.28x = 482,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,535.00/667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.14

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