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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.05, 994.57 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.05, 994.57 and 297.41 is: 446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.05 : 994.57 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.05/994.57 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.05x = 994.57 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.05x = 295,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,795.01/663.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.11

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