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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 980.52 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 980.52 and 220.94 is: 331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 980.52 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/980.52 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 980.52 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 216,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,636.09/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.20

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