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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.07, 993.93 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.07, 993.93 and 297.76 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.07 : 993.93 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.07/993.93 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.07x = 993.93 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.07x = 295,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,952.60/663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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