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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.99, 981.67 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.99, 981.67 and 346.92 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.99 : 981.67 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.99/981.67 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.99x = 981.67 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.99x = 340,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,560.96/654.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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