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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.89, 995.93 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.89, 995.93 and 447 is: 670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.89 : 995.93 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.89/995.93 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.89x = 995.93 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.89x = 445,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,178.48/663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.57

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