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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 994.76 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 994.76 and 355.28 is: 532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 994.76 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/994.76 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 994.76 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 353,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,418.33/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.96

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