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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 998.07 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 998.07 and 352.90 is: 529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 998.07 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/998.07 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 998.07 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 352,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,218.90/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.21

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