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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 996.60 and 419.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 996.60 and 419.96 is: 630.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 996.60 = 419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/996.60 = 419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 996.60 × 419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 418,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,532.14/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.28

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