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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.44, 975.95 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.44, 975.95 and 354.04 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.44 : 975.95 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.44/975.95 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.44x = 975.95 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.44x = 345,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,525.34/650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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