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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.91, 1,001.45 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.91, 1,001.45 and 394.06 is: 590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.91 : 1,001.45 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.91/1,001.45 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.91x = 1,001.45 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.91x = 394,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,631.39/667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.85

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