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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.33, 915 and 453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.33, 915 and 453.40 is: 625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.33 : 915 = 453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.33/915 = 453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.33x = 915 × 453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.33x = 414,861
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,861/663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.43

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