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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.07, 922.80 and 485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.07, 922.80 and 485.13 is: 727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.07 : 922.80 = 485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.07/922.80 = 485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.07x = 922.80 × 485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.07x = 447,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,677.96/615.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.85

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