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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.97, 910.34 and 486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.97, 910.34 and 486.47 is: 728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.97 : 910.34 = 486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.97/910.34 = 486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.97x = 910.34 × 486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.97x = 442,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,854.77/607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.41

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