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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 994.14 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 994.14 and 337.76 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 994.14 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/994.14 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 994.14 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 335,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,780.73/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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