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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 993.33 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 993.33 and 402.75 is: 602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 993.33 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/993.33 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 993.33 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 400,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,063.66/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.92

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