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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 975 and 476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 975 and 476.25 is: 713.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 975 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/975 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 975 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 464,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,343.75/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.71

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