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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 993.33 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 993.33 and 296.73 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 993.33 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/993.33 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 993.33 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 294,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,750.81/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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