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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.93, 915.97 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.93, 915.97 and 411.74 is: 568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.93 : 915.97 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.93/915.97 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.93x = 915.97 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.93x = 377,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,135.88/663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.04

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