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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.05, 995.43 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.05, 995.43 and 390.09 is: 584.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.05 : 995.43 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.05/995.43 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.05x = 995.43 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.05x = 388,307.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,307.29/664.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.76

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