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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.06, 996 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.06, 996 and 195.52 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.06 : 996 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.06/996 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.06x = 996 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.06x = 194,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,737.92/664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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