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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 897 and 443.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 897 and 443.36 is: 611.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 897 = 443.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/897 = 443.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 897 × 443.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 397,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,693.92/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.84

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