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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.54, 989.04 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.54, 989.04 and 529.92 is: 793.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.54 : 989.04 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.54/989.04 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.54x = 989.04 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.54x = 524,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,112.08/660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.46

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