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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.62, 1,000.14 and 494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.62, 1,000.14 and 494.70 is: 741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.62 : 1,000.14 = 494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.62/1,000.14 = 494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.62x = 1,000.14 × 494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.62x = 494,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,769.26/667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.09

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