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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.07, 990.08 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.07, 990.08 and 313.65 is: 470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.07 : 990.08 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.07/990.08 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.07x = 990.08 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.07x = 310,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,536.57/660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.46

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