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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.74, 993.65 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.74, 993.65 and 443.44 is: 664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.74 : 993.65 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.74/993.65 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.74x = 993.65 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.74x = 440,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,616.97/662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.85

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