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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.93, 903.80 and 375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.93, 903.80 and 375.25 is: 517.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.93 : 903.80 = 375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.93/903.80 = 375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.93x = 903.80 × 375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.93x = 339,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,152.13/654.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.85

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