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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 981.11 and 307.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 981.11 and 307.29 is: 460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 981.11 = 307.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/981.11 = 307.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 981.11 × 307.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 301,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,489.74/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.94

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