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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 993.06 and 446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 993.06 and 446.04 is: 667.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 993.06 = 446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/993.06 = 446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 993.06 × 446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 442,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,944.48/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.97

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