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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.73, 898.95 and 563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.73, 898.95 and 563.25 is: 778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.73 : 898.95 = 563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.73/898.95 = 563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.73x = 898.95 × 563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.73x = 506,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,329.09/650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.10

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