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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 915.66 and 503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 915.66 and 503.24 is: 695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 915.66 = 503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/915.66 = 503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 915.66 × 503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 460,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,796.74/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.00

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