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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.14, 995.94 and 419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.14, 995.94 and 419.74 is: 630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.14 : 995.94 = 419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.14/995.94 = 419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.14x = 995.94 × 419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.14x = 418,035.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,035.86/663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.39

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