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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 995.28 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 995.28 and 334.80 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 995.28 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/995.28 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 995.28 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 333,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,219.74/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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