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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.23, 990.77 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.23, 990.77 and 352.76 is: 528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.23 : 990.77 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.23/990.77 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.23x = 990.77 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.23x = 349,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,497.31/661.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.56

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