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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.86, 1,368.72 and 667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.86, 1,368.72 and 667.66 is: 1,002.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.86 : 1,368.72 = 667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.86/1,368.72 = 667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.86x = 1,368.72 × 667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.86x = 913,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,839.60/911.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.17

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