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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.35, 994.07 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.35, 994.07 and 354.42 is: 531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.35 : 994.07 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.35/994.07 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.35x = 994.07 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.35x = 352,318.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,318.29/662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.92

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