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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 994.70 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 994.70 and 338.52 is: 507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 994.70 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/994.70 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 994.70 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 336,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,725.84/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.64

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