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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.74, 985.61 and 292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.74, 985.61 and 292.79 is: 438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.74 : 985.61 = 292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.74/985.61 = 292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.74x = 985.61 × 292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.74x = 288,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,570.36/657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.73

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