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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.09, 996.57 and 444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.09, 996.57 and 444.45 is: 667.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.09 : 996.57 = 444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.09/996.57 = 444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.09x = 996.57 × 444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.09x = 442,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,925.54/663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.97

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