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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 995.04 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 995.04 and 339 is: 507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 995.04 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/995.04 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 995.04 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 337,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,318.56/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.95

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