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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.91, 991.71 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.91, 991.71 and 352.68 is: 529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.91 : 991.71 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.91/991.71 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.91x = 991.71 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.91x = 349,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,756.28/660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.20

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