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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663, 915.18 and 456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663, 915.18 and 456.60 is: 630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663 : 915.18 = 456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663/915.18 = 456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663x = 915.18 × 456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663x = 417,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,871.19/663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.27

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