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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.00, 897.03 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.00, 897.03 and 384.45 is: 530.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.00 : 897.03 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.00/897.03 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.00x = 897.03 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.00x = 344,863.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,863.18/650.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.56

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