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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.44, 994.86 and 355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.44, 994.86 and 355.22 is: 532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.44 : 994.86 = 355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.44/994.86 = 355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.44x = 994.86 × 355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.44x = 353,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,394.17/663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.67

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