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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.61, 994.80 and 355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.61, 994.80 and 355.67 is: 533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.61 : 994.80 = 355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.61/994.80 = 355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.61x = 994.80 × 355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.61x = 353,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,820.52/663.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.18

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