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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 926.04 and 479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 926.04 and 479.76 is: 719.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 926.04 = 479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/926.04 = 479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 926.04 × 479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 444,276.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,276.95/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.99

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