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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.44, 995.18 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.44, 995.18 and 370.92 is: 556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.44 : 995.18 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.44/995.18 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.44x = 995.18 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.44x = 369,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,130.31/663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.39

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