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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.19, 994.95 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.19, 994.95 and 252.10 is: 378.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.19 : 994.95 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.19/994.95 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.19x = 994.95 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.19x = 250,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,832.00/663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.22

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