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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.04, 993.36 and 418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.04, 993.36 and 418.96 is: 627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.04 : 993.36 = 418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.04/993.36 = 418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.04x = 993.36 × 418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.04x = 416,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,178.11/663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.68

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