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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.04, 995.60 and 466.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.04, 995.60 and 466.69 is: 698.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.04 : 995.60 = 466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.04/995.60 = 466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.04x = 995.60 × 466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.04x = 464,631.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,631.59/665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.66

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