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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.43, 995.39 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.43, 995.39 and 247.22 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.43 : 995.39 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.43/995.39 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.43x = 995.39 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.43x = 246,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,075.34/663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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