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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 992.08 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 992.08 and 337 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 992.08 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/992.08 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 992.08 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 334,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,330.96/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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