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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.00, 996.13 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.00, 996.13 and 225.33 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.00 : 996.13 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.00/996.13 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.00x = 996.13 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.00x = 224,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,453.82/664.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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