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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.19, 997.44 and 353.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.19, 997.44 and 353.01 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.19 : 997.44 = 353.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.19/997.44 = 353.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.19x = 997.44 × 353.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.19x = 352,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,106.29/665.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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