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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.44, 999 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.44, 999 and 358.52 is: 536.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.44 : 999 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.44/999 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.44x = 999 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.44x = 358,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,161.48/667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.62

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