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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 994.01 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 994.01 and 329.46 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 994.01 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/994.01 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 994.01 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 327,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,486.53/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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