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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.03, 992.22 and 532.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.03, 992.22 and 532.71 is: 797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.03 : 992.22 = 532.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.03/992.22 = 532.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.03x = 992.22 × 532.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.03x = 528,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,565.52/663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.20

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