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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.37, 897.86 and 441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.37, 897.86 and 441.66 is: 609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.37 : 897.86 = 441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.37/897.86 = 441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.37x = 897.86 × 441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.37x = 396,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,548.85/650.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.73

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