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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.05, 914.96 and 507.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.05, 914.96 and 507.99 is: 761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.05 : 914.96 = 507.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.05/914.96 = 507.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.05x = 914.96 × 507.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.05x = 464,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,783.42/610.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.88

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