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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.92, 996.12 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.92, 996.12 and 375.44 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.92 : 996.12 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.92/996.12 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.92x = 996.12 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.92x = 373,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,983.29/663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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