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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.15, 994.04 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.15, 994.04 and 224.30 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.15 : 994.04 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.15/994.04 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.15x = 994.04 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.15x = 222,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,957.08/663.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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