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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.75, 995.13 and 444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.75, 995.13 and 444.42 is: 666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.75 : 995.13 = 444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.75/995.13 = 444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.75x = 995.13 × 444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.75x = 442,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,255.67/663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.30

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