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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 995.32 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 995.32 and 316.92 is: 475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 995.32 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/995.32 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 995.32 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 315,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,436.81/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.38

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