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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 975.48 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 975.48 and 361.84 is: 542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 975.48 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/975.48 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 975.48 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 352,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,967.68/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.96

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