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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.65, 995.76 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.65, 995.76 and 356.27 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.65 : 995.76 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.65/995.76 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.65x = 995.76 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.65x = 354,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,754.44/664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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