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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.26, 994.95 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.26, 994.95 and 298.22 is: 447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.26 : 994.95 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.26/994.95 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.26x = 994.95 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.26x = 296,709.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,709.01/663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.35

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