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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 992 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 992 and 590.64 is: 883.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 992 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/992 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 992 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 585,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,914.88/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.36

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