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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 980.90 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 980.90 and 269.37 is: 403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 980.90 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/980.90 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 980.90 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 264,223.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,223.69/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.96

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