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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.60, 995.66 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.60, 995.66 and 354.68 is: 532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.60 : 995.66 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.60/995.66 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.60x = 995.66 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.60x = 353,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,140.69/662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.96

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