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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 898.50 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 898.50 and 441.52 is: 609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 898.50 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/898.50 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 898.50 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 396,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,705.72/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.21

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