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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.06, 994.14 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.06, 994.14 and 297.66 is: 446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.06 : 994.14 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.06/994.14 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.06x = 994.14 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.06x = 295,915.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,915.71/663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.29

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