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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.20, 994.80 and 419.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.20, 994.80 and 419.39 is: 629.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.20 : 994.80 = 419.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.20/994.80 = 419.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.20x = 994.80 × 419.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.20x = 417,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,209.17/663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.09

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