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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.95, 995.54 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.95, 995.54 and 225.05 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.95 : 995.54 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.95/995.54 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.95x = 995.54 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.95x = 224,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,045.15/663.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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