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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 997.56 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 997.56 and 376.56 is: 564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 997.56 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/997.56 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 997.56 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 375,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,641.19/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.94

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