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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.23, 897.04 and 453.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.23, 897.04 and 453.85 is: 626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.23 : 897.04 = 453.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.23/897.04 = 453.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.23x = 897.04 × 453.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.23x = 407,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,124.97/650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.13

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