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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.16, 995.04 and 297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.16, 995.04 and 297.85 is: 446.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.16 : 995.04 = 297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.16/995.04 = 297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.16x = 995.04 × 297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.16x = 296,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,370.18/663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.91

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