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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.01, 915.02 and 487.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.01, 915.02 and 487.70 is: 731.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.01 : 915.02 = 487.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.01/915.02 = 487.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.01x = 915.02 × 487.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.01x = 446,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,248.24/610.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.55

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