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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.07, 732.63 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.07, 732.63 and 411.84 is: 618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.07 : 732.63 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.07/732.63 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.07x = 732.63 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.07x = 301,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,726.34/488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.20

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