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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 993.54 and 532.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 993.54 and 532.92 is: 797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 993.54 = 532.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/993.54 = 532.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 993.54 × 532.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 529,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,477.34/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.96

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