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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.91, 1,001.90 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.91, 1,001.90 and 180.90 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.91 : 1,001.90 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.91/1,001.90 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.91x = 1,001.90 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.91x = 181,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,244.16/667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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