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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.93, 990.79 and 606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.93, 990.79 and 606.26 is: 908.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.93 : 990.79 = 606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.93/990.79 = 606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.93x = 990.79 × 606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.93x = 600,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,668.36/660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.82

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