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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.75, 994.83 and 432.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.75, 994.83 and 432.77 is: 648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.75 : 994.83 = 432.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.75/994.83 = 432.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.75x = 994.83 × 432.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.75x = 430,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,527.60/663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.63

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