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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.76, 979.92 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.76, 979.92 and 365.04 is: 547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.76 : 979.92 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.76/979.92 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.76x = 979.92 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.76x = 357,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,710.00/653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.16

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