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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.19, 994.25 and 518.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.19, 994.25 and 518.39 is: 775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.19 : 994.25 = 518.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.19/994.25 = 518.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.19x = 994.25 × 518.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.19x = 515,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,401.69/664.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.99

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