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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.19, 995.24 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.19, 995.24 and 230.34 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.19 : 995.24 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.19/995.24 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.19x = 995.24 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.19x = 229,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,246.59/663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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