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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.14, 907.83 and 392.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.14, 907.83 and 392.41 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.14 : 907.83 = 392.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.14/907.83 = 392.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.14x = 907.83 × 392.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.14x = 356,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,240.77/658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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