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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.62, 995.63 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.62, 995.63 and 355.41 is: 533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.62 : 995.63 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.62/995.63 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.62x = 995.63 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.62x = 353,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,855.08/663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.22

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