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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.13, 977.00 and 326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.13, 977.00 and 326.45 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.13 : 977.00 = 326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.13/977.00 = 326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.13x = 977.00 × 326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.13x = 318,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,942.46/651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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