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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.62, 1,906.34 and 404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.62, 1,906.34 and 404.94 is: 607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.62 : 1,906.34 = 404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.62/1,906.34 = 404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.62x = 1,906.34 × 404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.62x = 771,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,953.32/1,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.54

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