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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.25, 995.16 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.25, 995.16 and 355.02 is: 532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.25 : 995.16 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.25/995.16 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.25x = 995.16 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.25x = 353,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,301.70/663.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.68

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