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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.73, 895.91 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.73, 895.91 and 526.80 is: 725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.73 : 895.91 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.73/895.91 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.73x = 895.91 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.73x = 471,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,969.08/650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.29

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