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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.83, 896.63 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.83, 896.63 and 453.99 is: 625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.83 : 896.63 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.83/896.63 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.83x = 896.63 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.83x = 407,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,058.78/650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.45

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