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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.19, 996.44 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.19, 996.44 and 355.88 is: 533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.19 : 996.44 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.19/996.44 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.19x = 996.44 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.19x = 354,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,613.07/664.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.90

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