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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 990.36 and 351.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 990.36 and 351.61 is: 527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 990.36 = 351.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/990.36 = 351.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 990.36 × 351.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 348,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,218.00/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.54

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