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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.82, 1,000.01 and 485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.82, 1,000.01 and 485.06 is: 726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.82 : 1,000.01 = 485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.82/1,000.01 = 485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.82x = 1,000.01 × 485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.82x = 485,064.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,064.85/667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.34

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