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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.75, 995.91 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.75, 995.91 and 355.52 is: 533.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.75 : 995.91 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.75/995.91 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.75x = 995.91 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.75x = 354,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,060.94/663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.43

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