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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.26, 897.15 and 453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.26, 897.15 and 453.70 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.26 : 897.15 = 453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.26/897.15 = 453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.26x = 897.15 × 453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.26x = 407,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,036.96/650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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