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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 982.08 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 982.08 and 365.92 is: 549.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 982.08 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/982.08 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 982.08 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 359,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,362.71/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.28

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