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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.19, 897.29 and 384.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.19, 897.29 and 384.69 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.19 : 897.29 = 384.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.19/897.29 = 384.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.19x = 897.29 × 384.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.19x = 345,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,172.08/650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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