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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 908.01 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 908.01 and 395.94 is: 546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 908.01 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/908.01 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 908.01 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 359,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,517.48/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.36

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