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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 915.60 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 915.60 and 466.92 is: 644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 915.60 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/915.60 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 915.60 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 427,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,511.95/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.70

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