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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.36, 998.12 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.36, 998.12 and 406.64 is: 608.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.36 : 998.12 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.36/998.12 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.36x = 998.12 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.36x = 405,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,875.52/667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.18

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