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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.76, 1,001.72 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.76, 1,001.72 and 325.68 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.76 : 1,001.72 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.76/1,001.72 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.76x = 1,001.72 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.76x = 326,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,240.17/667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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