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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.03, 980.76 and 307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.03, 980.76 and 307.28 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.03 : 980.76 = 307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.03/980.76 = 307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.03x = 980.76 × 307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.03x = 301,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,363.03/654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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