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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.56, 896.26 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.56, 896.26 and 453.76 is: 625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.56 : 896.26 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.56/896.26 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.56x = 896.26 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.56x = 406,686.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,686.94/650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.13

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