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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.75, 897.90 and 440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.75, 897.90 and 440.96 is: 608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.75 : 897.90 = 440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.75/897.90 = 440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.75x = 897.90 × 440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.75x = 395,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,937.98/650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.43

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