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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 981.26 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 981.26 and 365.64 is: 548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 981.26 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/981.26 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 981.26 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 358,787.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,787.91/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.61

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