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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.76, 993.92 and 339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.76, 993.92 and 339.28 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.76 : 993.92 = 339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.76/993.92 = 339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.76x = 993.92 × 339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.76x = 337,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,217.18/663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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