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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.63, 991.09 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.63, 991.09 and 352.32 is: 528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.63 : 991.09 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.63/991.09 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.63x = 991.09 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.63x = 349,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,181.71/660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.56

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