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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.33, 994.66 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.33, 994.66 and 297.81 is: 446.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.33 : 994.66 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.33/994.66 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.33x = 994.66 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.33x = 296,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,218.95/663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.56

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