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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 975.96 and 406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 975.96 and 406.94 is: 610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 975.96 = 406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/975.96 = 406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 975.96 × 406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 397,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,152.28/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.43

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