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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.92, 981.90 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.92, 981.90 and 366.44 is: 549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.92 : 981.90 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.92/981.90 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.92x = 981.90 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.92x = 359,807.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,807.44/654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.39

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