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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.56, 996.57 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.56, 996.57 and 351.90 is: 527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.56 : 996.57 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.56/996.57 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.56x = 996.57 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.56x = 350,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,692.98/664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.71

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