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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.41, 991.11 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.41, 991.11 and 336.05 is: 504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.41 : 991.11 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.41/991.11 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.41x = 991.11 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.41x = 333,057.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,057.56/660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.32

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