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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 898.56 and 609.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 898.56 and 609.50 is: 841.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 898.56 = 609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/898.56 = 609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 898.56 × 609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 547,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,672.32/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.54

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