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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.76, 982.54 and 243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.76, 982.54 and 243.94 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.76 : 982.54 = 243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.76/982.54 = 243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.76x = 982.54 × 243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.76x = 239,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,680.81/654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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