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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.03, 980.40 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.03, 980.40 and 220.89 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.03 : 980.40 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.03/980.40 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.03x = 980.40 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.03x = 216,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,560.56/654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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