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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 984.53 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 984.53 and 348.91 is: 522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 984.53 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/984.53 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 984.53 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 343,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,510.77/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.92

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