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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 978.69 and 560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 978.69 and 560.82 is: 844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 978.69 = 560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/978.69 = 560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 978.69 × 560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 548,868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,868.93/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.24

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