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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.06, 897.11 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.06, 897.11 and 384.68 is: 530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.06 : 897.11 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.06/897.11 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.06x = 897.11 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.06x = 345,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,100.27/650.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.87

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