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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.04, 984.93 and 224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.04, 984.93 and 224.14 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.04 : 984.93 = 224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.04/984.93 = 224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.04x = 984.93 × 224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.04x = 220,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,762.21/657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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