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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.02, 975.20 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.02, 975.20 and 376.34 is: 564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.02 : 975.20 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.02/975.20 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.02x = 975.20 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.02x = 367,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,006.77/650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.61

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