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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.58, 1,001.19 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.58, 1,001.19 and 302 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.58 : 1,001.19 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.58/1,001.19 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.58x = 1,001.19 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.58x = 302,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,359.38/667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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