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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.29, 995.90 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.29, 995.90 and 407.25 is: 610.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.29 : 995.90 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.29/995.90 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.29x = 995.90 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.29x = 405,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,578.24/664.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.54

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