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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.71, 995.43 and 611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.71, 995.43 and 611.25 is: 915.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.71 : 995.43 = 611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.71/995.43 = 611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.71x = 995.43 × 611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.71x = 608,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,456.59/664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.37

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