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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.63, 994.07 and 532.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.63, 994.07 and 532.91 is: 798.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.63 : 994.07 = 532.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.63/994.07 = 532.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.63x = 994.07 × 532.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.63x = 529,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,753.66/663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.27

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