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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.98, 989.04 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.98, 989.04 and 351.06 is: 526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.98 : 989.04 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.98/989.04 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.98x = 989.04 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.98x = 347,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,212.38/658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.89

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