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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.09, 995.07 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.09, 995.07 and 297.90 is: 447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.09 : 995.07 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.09/995.07 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.09x = 995.07 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.09x = 296,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,432.47/663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.05

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