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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.19, 995.82 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.19, 995.82 and 339.33 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.19 : 995.82 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.19/995.82 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.19x = 995.82 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.19x = 337,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,911.60/664.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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