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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.29, 913.82 and 493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.29, 913.82 and 493.93 is: 739.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.29 : 913.82 = 493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.29/913.82 = 493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.29x = 913.82 × 493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.29x = 451,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,360.64/610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.58

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