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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.03, 992.23 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.03, 992.23 and 467.58 is: 699.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.03 : 992.23 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.03/992.23 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.03x = 992.23 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.03x = 463,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,945.73/663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.74

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