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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.88, 997.68 and 444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.88, 997.68 and 444.97 is: 667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.88 : 997.68 = 444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.88/997.68 = 444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.88x = 997.68 × 444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.88x = 443,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,937.67/664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.70

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