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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 898.29 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 898.29 and 454.05 is: 626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 898.29 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/898.29 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 898.29 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 407,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,868.57/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.64

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