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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.83, 991.63 and 610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.83, 991.63 and 610.09 is: 915.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.83 : 991.63 = 610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.83/991.63 = 610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.83x = 991.63 × 610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.83x = 604,978.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,978.59/660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.48

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