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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.81, 994.95 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.81, 994.95 and 330.09 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.81 : 994.95 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.81/994.95 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.81x = 994.95 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.81x = 328,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,423.05/663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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