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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 994.23 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 994.23 and 223.97 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 994.23 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/994.23 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 994.23 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 222,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,672.72/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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