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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.64, 994.84 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.64, 994.84 and 339.24 is: 508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.64 : 994.84 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.64/994.84 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.64x = 994.84 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.64x = 337,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,489.52/663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.54

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