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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.28, 854.80 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.28, 854.80 and 409.64 is: 565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.28 : 854.80 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.28/854.80 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.28x = 854.80 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.28x = 350,162.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,162.09/619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.44

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