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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.27, 995.40 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.27, 995.40 and 247.19 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.27 : 995.40 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.27/995.40 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.27x = 995.40 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.27x = 246,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,047.95/663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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