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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 980.16 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 980.16 and 329 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 980.16 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/980.16 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 980.16 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 322,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,472.64/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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