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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.76, 1,408.86 and 667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.76, 1,408.86 and 667.98 is: 999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.76 : 1,408.86 = 667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.76/1,408.86 = 667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.76x = 1,408.86 × 667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.76x = 941,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,090.30/941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.29

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