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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481, 719.76 and 411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481, 719.76 and 411.64 is: 615.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 719.76 = 411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/719.76 = 411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 719.76 × 411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 296,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,282.01/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.97

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