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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.58, 995.64 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.58, 995.64 and 354.66 is: 532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.58 : 995.64 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.58/995.64 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.58x = 995.64 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.58x = 353,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,113.68/662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.94

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