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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.28, 975.72 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.28, 975.72 and 361.92 is: 543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.28 : 975.72 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.28/975.72 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.28x = 975.72 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.28x = 353,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,132.58/650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.05

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