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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.33, 994.17 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.33, 994.17 and 354.42 is: 531.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.33 : 994.17 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.33/994.17 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.33x = 994.17 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.33x = 352,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,353.73/663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.19

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