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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660, 990.18 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660, 990.18 and 275.28 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 990.18 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/990.18 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 990.18 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 272,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,576.75/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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