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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.06, 989.73 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.06, 989.73 and 335.70 is: 503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.06 : 989.73 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.06/989.73 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.06x = 989.73 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.06x = 332,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,252.36/660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.37

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