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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.83, 976.10 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.83, 976.10 and 362.93 is: 543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.83 : 976.10 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.83/976.10 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.83x = 976.10 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.83x = 354,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,249.28/651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.47

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