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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.98, 978 and 614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.98, 978 and 614.08 is: 922.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.98 : 978 = 614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.98/978 = 614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.98x = 978 × 614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.98x = 600,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,570.24/650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.56

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