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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.94, 996.39 and 444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.94, 996.39 and 444.98 is: 667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.94 : 996.39 = 444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.94/996.39 = 444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.94x = 996.39 × 444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.94x = 443,377.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,377.15/663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.80

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