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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 992.61 and 606.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 992.61 and 606.74 is: 911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 992.61 = 606.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/992.61 = 606.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 992.61 × 606.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 602,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,251.23/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.24

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