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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.06, 995.22 and 273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.06, 995.22 and 273.61 is: 410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.06 : 995.22 = 273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.06/995.22 = 273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.06x = 995.22 × 273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.06x = 272,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,300.78/664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.05

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