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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.34, 1,001.76 and 424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.34, 1,001.76 and 424 is: 636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.34 : 1,001.76 = 424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.34/1,001.76 = 424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.34x = 1,001.76 × 424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.34x = 424,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,746.24/667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.48

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