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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.23, 994.05 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.23, 994.05 and 316.34 is: 474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.23 : 994.05 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.23/994.05 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.23x = 994.05 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.23x = 314,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,457.78/663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.13

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