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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.61, 997.11 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.61, 997.11 and 447.93 is: 672.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.61 : 997.11 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.61/997.11 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.61x = 997.11 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.61x = 446,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,635.48/664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.03

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