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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 990.58 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 990.58 and 351.98 is: 528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 990.58 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/990.58 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 990.58 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 348,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,658.52/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.04

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