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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.76, 1,001.63 and 404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.76, 1,001.63 and 404.26 is: 606.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.76 : 1,001.63 = 404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.76/1,001.63 = 404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.76x = 1,001.63 × 404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.76x = 404,923.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,923.59/667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.39

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