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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.55, 1,387.02 and 650.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.55, 1,387.02 and 650.77 is: 976.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.55 : 1,387.02 = 650.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.55/1,387.02 = 650.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.55x = 1,387.02 × 650.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.55x = 902,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,629.98/924.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.29

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