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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 994.00 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 994.00 and 354.25 is: 531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 994.00 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/994.00 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 994.00 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 352,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,123.61/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.53

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