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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.12, 996.22 and 375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.12, 996.22 and 375.80 is: 563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.12 : 996.22 = 375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.12/996.22 = 375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.12x = 996.22 × 375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.12x = 374,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,379.48/664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.72

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