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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 995.02 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 995.02 and 355.14 is: 533.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 995.02 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/995.02 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 995.02 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 353,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,370.51/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.04

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