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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.15, 992.83 and 526.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.15, 992.83 and 526.39 is: 788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.15 : 992.83 = 526.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.15/992.83 = 526.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.15x = 992.83 × 526.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.15x = 522,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,613.15/663.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.08

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