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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.05, 902.49 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.05, 902.49 and 392 is: 540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.05 : 902.49 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.05/902.49 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.05x = 902.49 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.05x = 353,776.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,776.08/654.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.90

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