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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.19, 996 and 564.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.19, 996 and 564.61 is: 844.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.19 : 996 = 564.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.19/996 = 564.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.19x = 996 × 564.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.19x = 562,351.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,351.56/666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.13

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