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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.19, 993.64 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.19, 993.64 and 355.19 is: 532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.19 : 993.64 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.19/993.64 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.19x = 993.64 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.19x = 352,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,930.99/663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.17

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