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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.09, 993.99 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.09, 993.99 and 354.73 is: 531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.09 : 993.99 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.09/993.99 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.09x = 993.99 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.09x = 352,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,598.07/663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.75

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