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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.65, 976.13 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.65, 976.13 and 211.88 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.65 : 976.13 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.65/976.13 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.65x = 976.13 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.65x = 206,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,825.79/650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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