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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.66, 900 and 475.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.66, 900 and 475.65 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.66 : 900 = 475.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.66/900 = 475.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.66x = 900 × 475.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.66x = 428,085
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,085/652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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