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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.12, 978.66 and 560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.12, 978.66 and 560.84 is: 844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.12 : 978.66 = 560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.12/978.66 = 560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.12x = 978.66 × 560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.12x = 548,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,871.67/650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.26

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