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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.63, 976.03 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.63, 976.03 and 211.74 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.63 : 976.03 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.63/976.03 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.63x = 976.03 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.63x = 206,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,664.59/650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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