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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.38, 980.94 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.38, 980.94 and 379.67 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.38 : 980.94 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.38/980.94 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.38x = 980.94 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.38x = 372,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,427.16/653.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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