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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.61, 990.10 and 352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.61, 990.10 and 352.54 is: 528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.61 : 990.10 = 352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.61/990.10 = 352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.61x = 990.10 × 352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.61x = 349,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,049.85/660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.38

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