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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.76, 995.54 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.76, 995.54 and 433.30 is: 648.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.76 : 995.54 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.76/995.54 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.76x = 995.54 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.76x = 431,367.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,367.13/664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.91

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