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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.06, 993.88 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.06, 993.88 and 297.34 is: 445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.06 : 993.88 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.06/993.88 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.06x = 993.88 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.06x = 295,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,520.28/663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.69

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