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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.24, 1,350.36 and 651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.24, 1,350.36 and 651.92 is: 977.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.24 : 1,350.36 = 651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.24/1,350.36 = 651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.24x = 1,350.36 × 651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.24x = 880,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,326.69/900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.88

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