Home / 650.64-897.08-615.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 897.08 and 615.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 897.08 and 615.98 is: 849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 897.08 = 615.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/897.08 = 615.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 897.08 × 615.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 552,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,583.34/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.29

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.