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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.75, 3,306.18 and 664.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.75, 3,306.18 and 664.75 is: 997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.75 : 3,306.18 = 664.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.75/3,306.18 = 664.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.75x = 3,306.18 × 664.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.75x = 2,197,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,779.83/2,203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.29

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