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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.03, 901.95 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.03, 901.95 and 432.90 is: 597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.03 : 901.95 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.03/901.95 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.03x = 901.95 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.03x = 390,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,454.16/654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.00

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