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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.61, 994.07 and 467.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.61, 994.07 and 467.99 is: 702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.61 : 994.07 = 467.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.61/994.07 = 467.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.61x = 994.07 × 467.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.61x = 465,210.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,210.63/662.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.09

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