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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 991.80 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 991.80 and 295.94 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 991.80 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/991.80 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 991.80 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 293,513.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,513.29/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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