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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.01, 898.05 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.01, 898.05 and 440.91 is: 608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.01 : 898.05 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.01/898.05 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.01x = 898.05 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.01x = 395,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,959.23/651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.22

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