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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.88, 994.22 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.88, 994.22 and 519.24 is: 777.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.88 : 994.22 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.88/994.22 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.88x = 994.22 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.88x = 516,238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,238.79/663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.61

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