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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 898.14 and 418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 898.14 and 418 is: 576.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 898.14 = 418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/898.14 = 418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 898.14 × 418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 375,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,422.52/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.76

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