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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.62, 998.55 and 657.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.62, 998.55 and 657.54 is: 983.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.62 : 998.55 = 657.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.62/998.55 = 657.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.62x = 998.55 × 657.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.62x = 656,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,586.57/667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.47

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