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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.85, 993.62 and 667.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.85, 993.62 and 667.91 is: 921.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.85 : 993.62 = 667.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.85/993.62 = 667.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.85x = 993.62 × 667.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.85x = 663,649.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,649.13/719.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.92

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