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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.07, 989.79 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.07, 989.79 and 351.46 is: 527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.07 : 989.79 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.07/989.79 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.07x = 989.79 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.07x = 347,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,871.59/660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.02

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