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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.06, 995.13 and 338.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.06, 995.13 and 338.98 is: 507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.06 : 995.13 = 338.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.06/995.13 = 338.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.06x = 995.13 × 338.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.06x = 337,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,329.17/664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.98

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