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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 989.24 and 352.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 989.24 and 352.01 is: 527.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 989.24 = 352.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/989.24 = 352.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 989.24 × 352.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 348,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,215.67/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.58

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