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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.76, 991.35 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.76, 991.35 and 352.60 is: 529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.76 : 991.35 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.76/991.35 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.76x = 991.35 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.76x = 349,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,550.01/660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.01

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