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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.43, 1,992.75 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.43, 1,992.75 and 404.06 is: 606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.43 : 1,992.75 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.43/1,992.75 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.43x = 1,992.75 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.43x = 805,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,190.57/1,328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.12

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