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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.88, 718.76 and 410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.88, 718.76 and 410.60 is: 614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.88 : 718.76 = 410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.88/718.76 = 410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.88x = 718.76 × 410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.88x = 295,122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,122.86/479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.99

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