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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.94, 3,305.91 and 664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.94, 3,305.91 and 664.94 is: 997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.94 : 3,305.91 = 664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.94/3,305.91 = 664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.94x = 3,305.91 × 664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.94x = 2,198,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,228.47/2,203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.41

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