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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.93, 995.56 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.93, 995.56 and 225.03 is: 337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.93 : 995.56 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.93/995.56 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.93x = 995.56 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.93x = 224,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,030.87/663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.43

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