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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.54, 975.13 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.54, 975.13 and 403.75 is: 605.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.54 : 975.13 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.54/975.13 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.54x = 975.13 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.54x = 393,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,705.59/650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.20

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