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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.76, 898.49 and 559.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.76, 898.49 and 559.41 is: 770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.76 : 898.49 = 559.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.76/898.49 = 559.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.76x = 898.49 × 559.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.76x = 502,622.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,622.32/652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.00

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