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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 995.18 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 995.18 and 554.04 is: 831.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 995.18 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/995.18 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 995.18 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 551,369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,369.53/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.60

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