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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.44, 995.40 and 404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.44, 995.40 and 404.52 is: 606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.44 : 995.40 = 404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.44/995.40 = 404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.44x = 995.40 × 404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.44x = 402,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,659.21/664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.01

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