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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.05, 994.43 and 252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.05, 994.43 and 252.03 is: 377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.05 : 994.43 = 252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.05/994.43 = 252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.05x = 994.43 × 252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.05x = 250,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,624.93/663.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.99

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