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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.32, 994.06 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.32, 994.06 and 354.42 is: 531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.32 : 994.06 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.32/994.06 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.32x = 994.06 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.32x = 352,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,314.75/662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.94

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