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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.76, 991.36 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.76, 991.36 and 352.64 is: 528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.76 : 991.36 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.76/991.36 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.76x = 991.36 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.76x = 349,593.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,593.19/661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.28

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