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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.92, 855.02 and 409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.92, 855.02 and 409.73 is: 565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.92 : 855.02 = 409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.92/855.02 = 409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.92x = 855.02 × 409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.92x = 350,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,324.09/619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.11

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