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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 996.22 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 996.22 and 322.12 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 996.22 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/996.22 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 996.22 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 320,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,902.39/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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