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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.76, 1,000.96 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.76, 1,000.96 and 234.62 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.76 : 1,000.96 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.76/1,000.96 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.76x = 1,000.96 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.76x = 234,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,839.64/667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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