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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.28, 744 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.28, 744 and 410.88 is: 614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.28 : 744 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.28/744 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.28x = 744 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.28x = 305,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,694.72/497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.73

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