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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.07, 915.55 and 489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.07, 915.55 and 489.78 is: 735.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.07 : 915.55 = 489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.07/915.55 = 489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.07x = 915.55 × 489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.07x = 448,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,419.61/610.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.04

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