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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.06, 994.80 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.06, 994.80 and 230.22 is: 345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.06 : 994.80 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.06/994.80 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.06x = 994.80 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.06x = 229,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,022.86/663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.40

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