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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.93, 995.09 and 403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.93, 995.09 and 403.23 is: 605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.93 : 995.09 = 403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.93/995.09 = 403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.93x = 995.09 × 403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.93x = 401,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,246.26/662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.26

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