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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 993.66 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 993.66 and 354.44 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 993.66 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/993.66 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 993.66 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 352,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,187.88/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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