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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 979.92 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 979.92 and 410.64 is: 615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 979.92 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/979.92 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 979.92 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 402,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,394.35/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.28

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