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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.13, 995.24 and 455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.13, 995.24 and 455.70 is: 682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.13 : 995.24 = 455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.13/995.24 = 455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.13x = 995.24 × 455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.13x = 453,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,528.59/664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.90

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