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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.33, 984.44 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.33, 984.44 and 223.47 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.33 : 984.44 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.33/984.44 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.33x = 984.44 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.33x = 219,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,993.37/656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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