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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.61, 993.30 and 354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.61, 993.30 and 354.67 is: 531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.61 : 993.30 = 354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.61/993.30 = 354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.61x = 993.30 × 354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.61x = 352,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,293.71/662.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.68

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