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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.78, 993.62 and 607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.78, 993.62 and 607.08 is: 908.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.78 : 993.62 = 607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.78/993.62 = 607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.78x = 993.62 × 607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.78x = 603,203.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,203.79/663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.74

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