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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.76, 919.80 and 497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.76, 919.80 and 497.28 is: 747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.76 : 919.80 = 497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.76/919.80 = 497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.76x = 919.80 × 497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.76x = 457,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,398.14/611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.68

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