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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.82, 990.92 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.82, 990.92 and 352.60 is: 528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.82 : 990.92 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.82/990.92 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.82x = 990.92 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.82x = 349,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,393.44/660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.73

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