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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.71, 994.86 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.71, 994.86 and 355.77 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.71 : 994.86 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.71/994.86 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.71x = 994.86 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.71x = 353,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,941.34/663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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