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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.80, 997.29 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.80, 997.29 and 356.76 is: 535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.80 : 997.29 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.80/997.29 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.80x = 997.29 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.80x = 355,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,793.18/664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.19

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