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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.04, 996.96 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.04, 996.96 and 356.94 is: 535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.04 : 996.96 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.04/996.96 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.04x = 996.96 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.04x = 355,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,854.90/665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.09

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