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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 854.64 and 461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 854.64 and 461.48 is: 637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 854.64 = 461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/854.64 = 461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 854.64 × 461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 394,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,394.99/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.13

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