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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.56, 995.63 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.56, 995.63 and 554.18 is: 830.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.56 : 995.63 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.56/995.63 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.56x = 995.63 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.56x = 551,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,750.48/664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.25

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