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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.77, 994.74 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.77, 994.74 and 354.88 is: 532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.77 : 994.74 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.77/994.74 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.77x = 994.74 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.77x = 353,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,013.33/662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.63

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