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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.22, 994.46 and 338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.22, 994.46 and 338.74 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.22 : 994.46 = 338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.22/994.46 = 338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.22x = 994.46 × 338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.22x = 336,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,863.38/663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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