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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.46, 995.13 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.46, 995.13 and 273.35 is: 410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.46 : 995.13 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.46/995.13 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.46x = 995.13 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.46x = 272,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,018.79/663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.00

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