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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.74, 995.88 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.74, 995.88 and 356.16 is: 533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.74 : 995.88 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.74/995.88 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.74x = 995.88 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.74x = 354,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,692.62/664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.58

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