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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 898.00 and 562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 898.00 and 562.56 is: 777.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 898.00 = 562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/898.00 = 562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 898.00 × 562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 505,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,177.90/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.15

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