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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.22, 994.84 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.22, 994.84 and 370.55 is: 555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.22 : 994.84 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.22/994.84 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.22x = 994.84 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.22x = 368,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,635.79/663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.83

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