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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.71, 896.97 and 484.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.71, 896.97 and 484.66 is: 668.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.71 : 896.97 = 484.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.71/896.97 = 484.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.71x = 896.97 × 484.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.71x = 434,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,725.48/650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.08

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