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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.09, 990.35 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.09, 990.35 and 352.84 is: 528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.09 : 990.35 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.09/990.35 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.09x = 990.35 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.09x = 349,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,432.18/661.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.57

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