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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.02, 1,993.80 and 404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.02, 1,993.80 and 404.62 is: 607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.02 : 1,993.80 = 404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.02/1,993.80 = 404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.02x = 1,993.80 × 404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.02x = 806,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,731.36/1,329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.01

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