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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.06, 993.64 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.06, 993.64 and 337.52 is: 506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.06 : 993.64 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.06/993.64 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.06x = 993.64 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.06x = 335,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,373.37/662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.56

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