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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.04, 982.68 and 615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.04, 982.68 and 615.16 is: 924.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.04 : 982.68 = 615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.04/982.68 = 615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.04x = 982.68 × 615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.04x = 604,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,505.43/654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.26

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