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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.70, 923.70 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.70, 923.70 and 409.76 is: 614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.70 : 923.70 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.70/923.70 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.70x = 923.70 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.70x = 378,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,495.69/615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.74

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