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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.91, 997.82 and 528.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.91, 997.82 and 528.83 is: 793.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.91 : 997.82 = 528.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.91/997.82 = 528.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.91x = 997.82 × 528.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.91x = 527,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,675.24/664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.61

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