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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.93, 907.82 and 392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.93, 907.82 and 392.26 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.93 : 907.82 = 392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.93/907.82 = 392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.93x = 907.82 × 392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.93x = 356,097.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,097.24/657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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