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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.14, 898.94 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.14, 898.94 and 452.25 is: 624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.14 : 898.94 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.14/898.94 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.14x = 898.94 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.14x = 406,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,543.35/651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.36

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