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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.91, 976.95 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.91, 976.95 and 326.46 is: 489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.91 : 976.95 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.91/976.95 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.91x = 976.95 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.91x = 318,935.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,935.10/650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.98

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