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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.16, 992.44 and 525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.16, 992.44 and 525.04 is: 785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.16 : 992.44 = 525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.16/992.44 = 525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.16x = 992.44 × 525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.16x = 521,070.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,070.70/663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.74

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