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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.03, 995.70 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.03, 995.70 and 390.20 is: 585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.03 : 995.70 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.03/995.70 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.03x = 995.70 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.03x = 388,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,522.14/664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.10

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