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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 995.49 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 995.49 and 355.47 is: 532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 995.49 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/995.49 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 995.49 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 353,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,866.83/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.87

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