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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.94, 998.76 and 640.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.94, 998.76 and 640.64 is: 962.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.94 : 998.76 = 640.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.94/998.76 = 640.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.94x = 998.76 × 640.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.94x = 639,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,845.61/664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.26

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